GE
Lighting
Installation Guide
Tetra® Contour
LED ARCHITECTURAL SERIES
Product Codes
75481, 75484, 75485, 75486, 75487, 75488, 75489, 75490, 75493
LED System Features
• Certified to UL 2108
• Low Voltage Luminaire (24 VDC)
• Light Engine IP54: Dry or damp location rated; Light Engine and Light Guide IP66: Dry, damp or wet location rated
• Compatible with 24 Volt GE LED Drivers
• Dimmable with GE 0-10V Dimming LED Driver or GE Dimming module and compatible dimming controller
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully
WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT
Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power before servicing or
installing product.
Risque de choc électrique. Couper l’alimentation avant le
dépannage ou avant l’installation du produit.
For use in the following applications:
Save These Instructions
• Neon replacement
This product is intended for the use of non-residential architecture
lighting and is not intended for use in any other applications.
• Border lighting
• Interior art
Prepare Electrical Wiring
• Cove
• Accent lighting
• Surface Mount
imagination at work
Electrical Requirements
•The grounding and bonding of the LED Driver shall be done in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC) Article 600.
•Follow all National Electric Codes (NEC) and local codes.
Plan the layout by measuring the design layout and dividing by 8 ft. (2.44m) to
determine the required quantity of Tetra Contour. Refer to the Cutting Resolution Chart
to the right when cutting any Tetra Contour section. Only cut light engines on “Cut
Here” markings.
For seamless designs, accessories are available for straight runs and 90 degree corners.
See the Tetra Contour Component Guide for a complete list of accessories.
NOTE: Do not use more than one suffix code for each respective application, as mixing
suffix codes may result in appearance variation. Suffix code can be found on the
packaging label.
Cutting Resolution Chart
Light Engine Color
Red
Green
Blue
White
Warm White
Cutting Resolution
2.29 in. (58mm)
2.29 in. (58mm)
2.29 in. (58mm)
2.00 in. (51mm)
2.00 in. (51mm)
METHOD A - without light guides
NOTE: Installation methods shown are for straight runs. For custom shapes, install mounting clips at regular intervals throughout the
shape to provide adequate support for the light engine.
NOTE: DO NOT bend the light engine to an inside radius that is tighter than 5/8 in. (16mm). The light engine is not intended for excessive
or repetitive bending.
5-8 in. (127-203mm)
Push into clips
1
Install a light engine mounting clip,
using #6 (M2) counter sink screws, every
5–8 inches (127–203mm) on center until
the end of the run is reached.
2
Separate wires
+
+ –
4
+ –
Connect two
negatives (–)
+
Separate wires and identify outer
conductors as positive (+) and
middle conductors as negative (–).
Strip ends back 0.5 in. (13mm).
Push each 16 in. (406mm) light engine
segment into the clips. Fold loose wires
into the channel of the light engine
mounting clips.
5
3
Connect four
positives (+)
Use twist-on wire connectors to join
cut wires together. Fold wires behind
light engines.
If required, cut wire loops between
sections or through light engine in the
appropriate area (refer to the Cutting
Resolution table above).
Electrical grade silicone
6
CAUTION: Anytime light engine or
supply wire is cut and wire is exposed,
electrical grade silicone must be
applied (see list on the next page for
recommendations).
METHOD B - with light guides
NOTE: Installation methods shown are for straight runs. For custom shapes, refer to the Tetra Contour Light Guide Forming Instructions.
For a complete list of light guides and accessories refer to the Tetra Contour Component Guide.
18 in. (457mm)
1
Install a minimum of one light guide
mounting clip per 18 in. (457mm)
using #10 (M4) screws.
NOTE: Standard neon hardware can
also be used.
2
If required, cut wire loops between
sections or through light engine (refer
to the Cutting Resolution Chart above).
3
Push the light engine segments down
into the light guide.
Connect two
negatives (–)
Separate wires
+–
+ – +
+
Connect four
positives (+)
3/8in. (10mm)
4
Attach Tetra Contour to the mounting
clips, leaving a 3/8 in. (10mm) gap
between sections to allow for expansion
or contraction. For additional security,
twist neon tie-wire around mounting
clip and light guide.
5
Separate wires and identify outer
conductors as positive (+) and
middle conductors as negative (–).
Strip ends back 0.5 in. (13mm).
Weather box can be painted
6
Use twist-on wire connectors to join
wires together. Fold wires behind
light engines.
Electrical grade silicone
Electrical grade silicone
7
Insert wire connectors into weather
box. Fill with electrical grade silicone
and close box. Weather box can be
mounted using #8 (M3) screws.
8
At each gap between Tetra Contour
sections, snap on a light guide
connector.
9
At any open end, apply electrical
grade silicone and press fit a light
guide end cap to the Tetra Contour.
NOTE: Weather box is required for all
outdoor electrical connections.
Example electrical grade silicones include: GE RTV 6700 Series Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, GE White Blanc RTV 162 Silicone
Rubber Adhesive Sealant-Electrical Grade, Dow Corning 3140 - Non-Corrosive Flowable (clear), Dow Corning 3145 - Non-Corrosive
Nonflowable (clear or gray) & Dow Corning RTV 748 Non-Corrosive Sealant-White
Electrical Connections
To Tetra Contour
Black (-)
Middle wire (-)
Red (+)
+ –
LED Driver
1
Outer wires (+)
Run supply wire from the LED Driver
to a section of Tetra Contour.
2
+
Separate wires and identify outer
conductors as positive (+) and middle
conductor as negative (-). Strip ends
back 0.5 in. (13mm).
Black (-)
Red (+)
To LED Driver
3
Connect the two outer wires (+) from
the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the
LED Driver. Connect the middle wire (-)
from the LED strip to the black wire (-)
of the LED Driver.
Loading Chart
LED Driver
Minimum Loading
Maximum Loading
White Colors
Maximum Loading
RGB Colors
79045 (GE080/MV/D24T1-A)
8 in. (0.20m)
22 ft. (6.69m)
50 ft. (15.24m)
67825 (GEPS24-100UGL-IP)
8 in. (0.20m)
27 ft. (8.19m)
59 ft. (17.98m)
62189 (GE180/MV/V24T1-C)
8 in. (0.20m)
25 ft. (7.59m) per Bank/
50 ft. (15.18m) per Driver
55 ft. (16.76m) per Bank/
110 ft. (33.53m) per Driver
Remote Mounting Distance
LED Driver
67825 (GEPS24-100UGL-IP)
62189 (GE180/MV/V24T1-C)
79045 (GE080/MV/D24T1-A)
18 AWG/0.82 mm2
Supply Wire
16 AWG/1.31 mm2
Supply Wire
14 AWG/2.08 mm2
Supply Wire
12 AWG/3.31 mm2
Supply Wire
1-20 ft. (0.3-6.1m)
30 ft. (0.3-9.1m)
50 ft. (0.3-15.2m)
86 ft. (0.3-26.1m)
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution
All LEDs are OFF
• Check AC input connetion and/or check circuit breaker.
• Check wire connection(s) at the Tetra® LED System and LED driver for improper
termination(s) or short circuits. Properly terminate or replace the wire connection(s).
• Check that connections are the outside wires (+) of the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the
LED driver and the middle wire (-) of the LED strip to the black wire (-) of the LED driver.
Some LEDs appear dim
• Ensure the overall length of the Tetra® LED System does not exceed the maximum load.
• Ensure the length of supply wire is equal to or below the recommended remote mounting distance.
Some of the LEDs are not
illuminated
• Check wire connection(s) at the Tetra® LED System and LED driver for improper termination(s) or short circuits. Properly terminate or replace the wire connection(s).
• Check that connections are the outside wires (+) of the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the LED driver and the middle wire (-) of the LED strip to the black wire (-) of the LED driver.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This
Class [A] RFLD complies with the Canadian standard ICES-003. Ce DEFR de la classe [ A ] est conforme á la NMB-003 du Canada.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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